Note: For control of a Combo device (for example, a TV/VCR combo), skip this section and perform the instructions on Setting Up a Combo Unit
These instructions assume you have already selected the proper device code(s)
Turn on the device
Press and hold the appropriate device key until it blinks once
VCR
VCR, PVR, DVR or extra DVD Player
DVD
DVD Player, or extra VCR, TV/VCR Combo or PVR
AUD
Audio Amplifier, Tuner, or Receiver
TV
Television
CBL
Cable Box (Converter) or Satellite Receiver
Press and hold the SETUP key until it blinks twice
Enter in the code for the device:
Audio Amplifiers -- >
Audio Receivers -- >
Audio Accessories -- >
DVD Players -- >
DVD Recorders -- >
DVD Combos -- >
DVR/PVR Systems -- >
TVs -- >
DLP TVs -- >
HDTVs -- >
LCD TVs -- >
VCR -- >
The mode keys should then blink twice if the code was accepted.
If the selected mode key emits a long blink, the entry is invalid. Repeat steps 2 through 4 and try entering the same code again.
Test the device by pressing PWR. If the device responds, the program was successful
If the device does not respond, repeat steps 2-4 for other codes (if applicable)
Setting Up a Combo Unit
If you own a combo unit such as a TV/VCR Combo or a TV/DVD Combo, you need to follow special steps to set it up. Perform the following instructions to control a combo device:
For a TV/VCR or TV/DVD Combo, turn on your Combo unit and insert a video cassette (or a DVD)
On the remote control, press VCR (or DVD) once ; it will blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until the VCR key blinks twice
Use the Manufacturer’s Codes below to locate the brand name and enter the first four-digit code
TV/DVD Combos controlled by TV -- >
TV/DVD Combos controlled by DVD -- >
TV/VCR Combos controlled by TV -- >
TV/VCR Combos controlled by VCR -- >
TV/VCR/DVD Combos controlled by TV -- >
TV/VCR/DVD Combos controlled by DVD -- >
TV/VCR/DVD Combos controlled by VCR -- >
If you perform this procedure correctly, the VCR key will blink twice
NOTE: If the VCR key did not blink twice after entering the codes last digit, repeat steps 2 through 4 and try entering the same code again.
If you’ve located a setup code that works for your combo device (for example, a TV/VCR Combo) and a separate TV code is also listed, you’ll need to program this code into the remote control to access volume control (see “Programming Device Control”)
Searching for Codes
If your home entertainment device does not respond to the Atlas OCAP 5-Device Remote Control after trying all of the codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed at all, try searching for your code.
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
Turn on your TV
On the remote control, press TV once; it will blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice
Using the remote keypad, press 9, 9, 1. The mode keys will blink twice
Aim the remote control at the TV and press PWR once
NOTE: In the search mode, the remote control will send IR codes from its library to the selected device, starting with the most popular code first
Press PWR. The TV should turn on, then press SETUP to lock in the code
If the TV does not turn on during step 5, then slowly press and release CH- to go back through the codes, then press SETUP when the TV turns on
Code Number Read Back
If you have set up the Atlas OCAP 5-Device Remote Control by searching for your device code (on the previous page), you may need to find out which four digit code is operating your equipment.
For example, to find out which code is operating your TV:
On the remote control, press TV once; it will blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice.
Enter 9, 9, 0. The TV key will blink twice.
To view the code for the first digit, press 1 once. Count the number of times the TV key blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3)
NOTE: If a code digit is 0, the selected mode key will not blink.
Repeat step 3 three more times for the remaining digits. Use 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit
To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1 through 4, but substitute the appropriate key (e.g., VCR, DVD, AUD, or CBL) for the device you are checking
Channel Control Lock
By default, the remote control’s channel-control capabilities are locked to the cable converter. The affected keys* are 1 through 0, CH+, CH-, and LAST. This will guarantee that you do not inadvertently change a channel on your TV or VCR. However, you can deactivate this feature to allow full access to these keys in the TV and VCR modes
*NOTE: This feature does not affect the AUD mode.
Unlocking Channel Control
On the remote control, press CBL once; it will blink once. Press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice
Enter 9, 7, 3. The CBL key will blink twice
Press CH- once. The CBL key will blink four times
Now the remote control will provide TV and VCR channel-control capabilities while in the TV or VCR mode.
Locking Channel Control to CBL
On the remote control, press CBL once; it will blink once. Press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice
Enter 9, 7, 3. The CBL key will blink twice
Press CH+ once. The CBL key will blink four times
Now, regardless of what mode you select (except AUD), the channel keys will only change channels on your cable converter
Volume Lock
Volume Lock allows you to control the volume through the device identified as having your primary speaker(s), regardless of which mode you are using. On the Atlas OCAP 5-Device Remote Control, Global Volume Lock is set to TV, so you can control TV volume while in the VCR, DVD, TV or CBL mode. You can perform Individual Volume Unlock on a selected device to set its volume control for independent operation.
NOTE: The audio mode’s (AUD) volume controls are active regardless of Volume Lock settings. However, if you lock the volume controls to the AUD mode, you will have control of the audio device’s volume in all other modes (i.e., VCR, DVD, TV, and CBL). This can be an advantage if, for example, you always listen to home entertainment devices through your receiver’s speakers.
Unlocking Volume Control for a Single Device (Individual Volume Unlock)
Assuming Global Volume Lock is active, select a mode on the remote control that you want to unlock (e.g., CBL) and press it once. Next, press and hold SETUP until the device key blinks twice
Enter 9, 9, 3. The last-selected device key will blink twice
Press VOL- once. The last-selected device key will blink four times
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each device you want volume to be unlocked
Now, after you select a device that has volume unlocked (e.g., CBL), pressing VOL+, VOL-,or MUTE, will control only that device’s volume.
Unlocking All Volume Control (Global Volume Unlock)
NOTE: Performing these instructions will set independent volume control for all programmed devices.
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice
Enter 9, 9, 3. The last-selected device key will blink twice
Press VOL+ once. The last-selected device key will blink four times
Locking Volume Control To One Mode (Global Volume Lock)
NOTE: The audio mode’s volume controls are active regardless of Volume Lock settings. However, if you lock the volume controls to the AUD mode, you will control the audio device’s volume in all other modes (i.e., VCR, DVD, TV, or CBL). This can be an advantage if, for example, you always listen to home entertainment devices through your receiver’s speakers.
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice
Enter 9, 9, 3. The last-selected device key will blink twice
Select a mode (e.g., TV or AUD) which you want to use to control the volume. The selected device key will blink twice
Now, when you press VOL+, VOL-,or MUTE, the volume of the selected device (e.g., TV) is controlled regardless of mode
Cable ID Lock
The OCAP 5-Device Remote Control is locked at the factory to operate your cable provider’s set top box. However, if you have another brand or model of cable converter or satellite service that you would like to control, then you’ll need to perform the following steps to unlock the ID Lock, enter a new manufacturer’s code, and lock the ID Lock again
Turn on the cable converter
On the remote control, press CBL once; it will blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice
Enter 9, 8, 2. The CBL key will blink four times, indicating ID Lock is unlocked
Perform the instructions under “Programming Device Control” to program device control for the desired cable converter or satellite receiver. When you are done, perform steps below to again lock the cable ID Lock
On the remote control, press CBL once; it will blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice
Enter 9, 8, 2. The CBL key will blink twice, indicating ID Lock is again locked
Macro Keys
The OCAP 5-Device Remote Control includes two macro keys (located directly below the MUTE and LAST keys). Macro keys allow you to set up key macros to activate certain keys in a specific order.
For example, you can set up a key macro to change the channels on your TV, raise or lower the volume, and start recording on your VCR, all with the touch of one key. If you want to change the macros stored in a previously-programmed macro key, you’ll need to clear the key first (see “Clearing a Macro Key”.
Programming a Macro Key
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice
Enter 9, 9, 5. The SETUP key blinks twice
Select a macro key (for example, F1) and press it once
Press the key sequence you want to program into the macro. For example, to turn on your TV and raise its volume, press TV followed by VOL+
NOTE: You can program up to 15 key presses into one macro
Press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice
To add another macro, repeat steps 1 through 5, substituting the new key sequence to be added in step 4
NOTE: Programming more than five macros on the same macro key overwrites previous settings.
Clearing a Macro Key
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice
Enter 9, 9, 5. The SETUP key blinks twice
Press the macro key you want to clear once
Press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice
This macro key is now clear and ready for reprogramming.
Master Power Key
This Remote Control has a unique feature that allows you to sequentially turn up to five of your home entertainment devices on or off with a single key press.
NOTE: MASTER POWER (PWR) only works in the CBL mode. If it is not programmed, only the cable converter will turn on or off. In any other mode, pressing MASTER POWER (PWR) once will turn the selected device on or off.
Programming the Master Power Key
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice
Enter 9, 9, 5. The last-selected device key blinks twice
Press PWR once
For the first device you want in the power on sequence, press a device key (e.g., CBL) once. Then press PWR once. For the second device in the power sequence, press its key once (e.g, TV). Then press PWR
Repeat step 4 up to four more times to add the second, third, fourth, and fifth device, as desired
To save the settings and exit the program:
Press CBL once.
Press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice.
Using the Master Power Key
After programming, point the remote control at the devices. Press CBL once
Press PWR once to sequentially turn the programmed home entertainment devices on or off
You will see the devices turn on or off according to the programmed sequence
Clearing the Master Power Key
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice
Enter 9, 9, 5. The last-selected device key blinks twice
Press and release PWR
Press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice
Re-Assigning Device Keys
The Atlas OCAP 5-Device Remote Control can be set up to control a second device of an already-assigned type. For example, to have the unit control a TV, a Cable Converter, and two audio devices (for example, two audio receivers), re-assign the unused VCR key to operate the second audio device as follows:
NOTE: VCR is preset at the factory to control an RCA VCR. Performing the steps below will overwrite those settings.
On the remote control, press VCR once; it will blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until the VCR key blinks twice
Enter 9, 9, 2. The VCR key will blink twice
Press AUD once, then press VCR once. The VCR key will blink twice
The VCR key is now ready to be programmed for your second audio device. See “Programming Device Control”. To re-assign other device keys, repeat these and substitute the key sequence using the following chart:
NOTE: Only one device can be assigned to an unused device key at a time.
To Re-Assign
Perform Key Sequence
VCR as 2nd AUD key
VCR, SETUP, 9, 9, 2, AUD, VCR
VCR as 2nd TV key
VCR, SETUP, 9, 9, 2, TV, VCR
VCR as 2nd CBL key
VCR, SETUP, 9, 9, 2, CBL, VCR
VCR back to VCR
VCR, SETUP, 9, 9, 2, VCR, VCR
To re-assign another unused device key, substitute it for the VCR key above and then perform the sequence. For example, to re-assign an unused AUD key as a second DVD key, perform AUD, SETUP, 9, 9, 2, DVD, AUD
When a re-assignment is done, the selected device key (e.g., AUD) will blink twice to confirm your choice. At that time, you will need to program device control (see “Programming Device Control”)
Activating Backlighting (Optional Models)
On some models of your OCAP 5-Device Remote Control, you can activate backlighting. Backlighting enables your remote’s keypad to remain lit for five seconds after you press any key.
To enable backlighting on a remote with that feature, perform the following step:
Press SETUP twice within one second. Backlighting is turned on.
To disable backlighting, perform the following step:
Press SETUP twice within one second. Backlighting is turned off
Clearing Custom Programming
This Remote Control contains a Custom Programming Reset program. You can use it to remove all custom programming, except your setup codes and reassigned device keys
IMPORTANT: Executing this program will erase all custom settings for Volume Lock, Learned Keys, Tune-In Keys, and Channel Lock. However, your device programming remains
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice
Enter 9, 8, 0. The last-selected device key blinks twice, pauses, and blinks twice again to confirm that all custom programming is cleared
